Clabo comfortable with past relationship with OL coach

One of the reasons Tyson Clabo decided to join the Texans is that he has familiarity with the offensive line coach from their years spent together in Atlanta. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Offensive tackle Tyson Clabo has been reunited with new Texans offensive line coach Paul Dunn.

When Dunn coached Atlanta’s offensive line, Clabo was his pupil for six years.

“Having worked with Dunny before was one of the factors,” Clabo said a bout signing with the Texans before camp. “It says a lot to know what you’re getting into and having familiarity with him. That was big.”

Clabo, 32, is a nine-year veteran who went to the Pro Bowl with the Falcons and started at right tackle for Miami last year. He gives the Texans an experienced starter to go with left tackle Duane Brown and right tackle Derek Newton.

“I had a couple of goals coming into camp — get better every day and then make the team,” Clabo said. “Then I’ll do whatever the coaches decide is my role, that’ll best help this team win.

“Concentrate first on being a good enough player to make the roster and then just trying to help us win.

“Mentally, I feel I can play really well. The rest of it is just talk, you know? So, you have to perform and put it on film. I feel like I still have that ability, but only time will tell.”